Year in Review: Guidelines and Regulations
ICT presents the top news items relating to infection prevention guidelines and regulations, ranked in order of popularity based on Web clicks by ICT readers.
1. Updated Surgical Attire Recommended Practice Takes Stronger Stance, Nixes Home Laundering
2. International Guidelines to Protect Health Workers Against HIV and TB are Issued
3. Guidelines for Evaluating New Technologies for Infection Control
4. States' HAI Reporting Comes of Age, Leaves Unanswered Questions
5. Survey Shows One-Third of HCWs Don't Follow Evidence-Based Guidelines for Skin Antisepsis
6. Experts Cite Need to Support High-Quality Research to Strengthen Evidence for Guideline Formulation
7. Updated Flu Guidance Has New Data About H1N1, Recommends Masks Over Respirators for Routine Care
8. IDSA Pushes for Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers in CDC Flu Guidance
9. Translating Evidence Into Action is Imperative for Preventing HAIs
10. Guidance for Patients with Carbapenem-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacilli is Released
A Helping Hand: Innovative Approaches to Expanding Hand Hygiene Programs in Acute Care Settings
July 9th 2025Who knew candy, UV lights, and a college kid in scrubs could double hand hygiene adherence? A Pennsylvania hospital’s creative shake-up of its infection prevention program shows that sometimes it takes more than soap to get hands clean—and keep them that way.
Broadening the Path: Diverse Educational Routes Into Infection Prevention Careers
July 4th 2025Once dominated by nurses, infection prevention now welcomes professionals from public health, lab science, and respiratory therapy—each bringing unique expertise that strengthens patient safety and IPC programs.
How Contaminated Is Your Stretcher? The Hidden Risks on Hospital Wheels
July 3rd 2025Despite routine disinfection, hospital surfaces, such as stretchers, remain reservoirs for harmful microbes, according to several recent studies. From high-touch areas to damaged mattresses and the effectiveness of antimicrobial coatings, researchers continue to uncover persistent risks in environmental hygiene, highlighting the critical need for innovative, continuous disinfection strategies in health care settings.
